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Vitamin B12 supplement, calorie-free or very low calorie
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (whole) of Vitamin B12 tablet (0 g) has 0 calories. That works out to 400 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.1 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 1000 µg of B12 covers 41667% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (whole) · 0.1 g
0
KCAL / 0.1G
Carbs
0.1g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 0 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (whole) | 0.1 g | 0 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 0.2 g | 1 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 0.3 g | 1 kcal |
| 5 piece (jumbo) | 0.5 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 g | 1 g | 4 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 400 kcal |
Calculated from 400 calories per 100 g.
A vitamin B12 tablet is used to prevent or correct low B12 intake or deficiency. B12 is needed for normal red blood cell formation and nerve function, but taking a tablet is not a general remedy for tiredness when B12 levels are already adequate.
Take a vitamin B12 tablet as its package directions specify. Some tablets are meant to be swallowed with water, while others dissolve or are chewed; these forms are not automatically interchangeable, so follow the instructions for your product.
There is no established best time of day for a vitamin B12 tablet. Choose a time you can remember and follow the product directions; if you feel more alert after taking it, taking it earlier may suit you better.
A vitamin B12 tablet can usually be taken with or without food. Food is not generally needed for its absorption, but taking it with a meal may be more comfortable if supplements tend to upset your stomach.
A vitamin B12 tablet may help restore normal energy if low B12 is causing fatigue. It does not act like a stimulant, and taking extra B12 is unlikely to boost energy if you already get enough.
A vitamin B12 tablet does not relieve symptoms on a fixed schedule. Improvement depends on the cause and severity of deficiency, and symptoms may take weeks or longer to change; a clinician can advise when to check levels again.
A vitamin B12 tablet is usually well tolerated, though some people report nausea, diarrhea, or headache. Stop taking it and seek urgent help for signs of a serious allergic reaction, such as trouble breathing or swelling.
Taking more than directed is not usually associated with serious toxicity, but unnecessarily high doses can still cause unwanted effects in some people. Check whether other supplements or multivitamins you use also contain B12.
Yes, you can generally take a vitamin B12 tablet with coffee; coffee is not known to block B12 absorption from a supplement in a meaningful way. Use water instead if the product directions specifically say to do so.
Yes, long-term metformin use and some acid-reducing medicines can contribute to low B12 levels. If you take either regularly, ask your healthcare professional whether B12 testing or supplementation is appropriate rather than changing your medicine yourself.
Vitamins
B12
1000µg · 41667% DV
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Calcium
0mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0mg · 0% DV
Zinc
0mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
A Vitamin B12 tablet is a dietary supplement that provides vitamin B12 in tablet form. B12 occurs naturally in foods such as meat, fish, eggs and dairy, while tablets offer a convenient additional source for people who want one. Formulations and directions vary by product.
Depending on the tablet, you may swallow it with water, chew it or let it dissolve in your mouth; check the label for the intended method. It can fit into a breakfast routine or be taken at another convenient time. The per-100-gram figures on a nutrition table do not describe a typical tablet, which weighs very little and contributes negligible calories. For vegans, it can provide a B12 source without animal-derived foods.
Very high
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.